Alsophila Valley - Explore Dinosaur Footprints
by GISELLE MCDONALD
Apr 10, 2024
🏔Leshan Suoluo Gulch Grand Canyon
📍Suoluo Gulch is located in Xiba Town, Wutongqiao District, north of Leshan Giant Buddha, west of Mount Emei, 20 kilometers from Leshan city center, and a 30-minute drive. It is named after the over 50,000 tree ferns growing in the valley.
Tree ferns and dinosaurs are from the same era, with a history of 200 million years. They are national first-class protected plants, known as the "pandas of the plant world". Walking into the Suoluo Gulch, you will see tens of thousands of tree ferns forming a dense green canopy, casting a deep and mysterious shade over the valley.
The air in the valley is fresh, the climate is cool, the cliffs are steep, and the streams are clear, making it a refreshing and relaxing place. There are many mysterious natural and cultural phenomena in the valley, which are very fascinating.
🌟Highlights:
🌳Tree fern, the panda of the plant world
🌳Real-life Jurassic Park
🌳Jungle streams and moss-covered rocks
🌳Former home of dinosaurs
🌳Mysterious and primitive, romantic and niche
🌳Fresh air, natural oxygen bar
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✅Travel Guide:
1️⃣The canyon has two entrances. Enter from Gate 1, where the scenery is beautiful. A 15-minute hike will take you to a waterfall and a giant moss-covered rock. Perfect for taking photos📷! You can return from the cliff.
2️⃣If you want to hike the entire trail, enter from Gate 1 and exit from Gate 2. The second half has more stairs and can be tiring. Then walk back to the Gate 1 parking lot via the road.
🚗Transportation:
Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Leshan Station, then take a taxi to the attraction.
Driving from Leshan high-speed rail station to the attraction takes about 1 hour.
Driving from Chengdu takes about 2.5 hours.
🎫Tickets:
Scenic area cleaning fee: RMB 10 per person, parking fee: RMB 10
🦟There are many mosquitoes in summer, so be sure to use mosquito repellent!~
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